Workforce Development/Training

The Chamber plays a very active role in supporting Workforce Development for the business community which depends on access to new employees and training opportunities for current employees.

HowardJobsOnline.com - This online job board provides Chamber members a low cost means to promote their Howard County area jobs on NationJob's national network. NationJob programs have proven again and again to generate a large return on investment, measured in quality hires, reduced recruiting costs, saving HR staff time and chamber/community development. http://www.howardchamber.com/jobsonline.aspx

Job Fair - The Chamber partners with Howard Community College on an annual Job/Career Fair. This year's Fair on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 10 am - 1 pm will attract area employers and jobseekers alike. Please call 410-772-4840 or email jobfair@howardcc.edu for more information.

Small Business Council - This group with members from a cross section of Chamber small business members works to provide small business access to the programs and opportunities that meet their needs and help them to grow their businesses.

Conferences - The Chamber organizes periodic conferences around topics and themes that help Chamber businesses keep up with information and the tools they need to prosper.

Member Education - The Chamber offers short courses to help members and their employees keep up to date and develop the skills they need to succeed.

 

Workforce Development
online resources in MD

State Resources

Governor´s Workforce Investment Board: http://www.mdworkforce.com/
  • Focused on policy and strategy for workforce education, employment and training
  • Achievement Counts education program
MD Works, Inc: http://www.mdworks.com/
  • Employment and opportunities for individuals with disabilities
  • Has H1N1 resources and information
DLLR´s Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning: www.dllr.state.md.us/
  • Info for job openings, vets, disabilities, workforce services for employers and more - even has list of green jobs
  • Links to MD Workforce Exchange
    • For both job seekers and potential employers
      • Links to jobs; post resumes, etc.
        • Lists BRAC jobs and recovery act jobs
Department of Business and Economic Development:
http://www.choosemaryland.org/
businessservices/workforce
development/workforcedevelopment.html

Howard County Resources

Howard County Office of Workforce Development:
http://www.co.ho.md.us/DOA/
DOA_Workforce_Development.htm
  • Focused on job seekers
  • Has H1N1 information
Howard Community College: http://www.howardcc.edu/
Howard County Economic Development Authority: http://www.hceda.org/
 
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